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Drowning Prevention Needs Priority Over Shark Nets in NSW

Amid ongoing debates on the changes to the NSW shark policy, experts are calling on the NSW government to focus on drowning prevention, over the threat of sharks. The state’s premier, Chris Minns, confirmed the government will install shark nets across 51 beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong. But experts warn dangerous water conditions pose a significantly larger …

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Australian Brazil Week Celebrates Culture and Trade

Brazil Week kicked off in Brisbane this evening, showcasing the South American nation’s traditional culture and cuisine. But, not everything will be food and Samba. Australia and Brazil have been business and trade partners for over 80 years, with the event offering a platform for stronger, collaborative opportunity. This year, Brazil Week will be also …

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Online Misinformation on Indigenous Voice to Parliament Worsening

Misinformation regarding the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been spreading online. Due to a lack of internet literacy and difficulty accessing the internet in remote Indigenous communities, confusion regarding the contents, effects and context of the proposed change to the Australian Constitution has been spreading. As messaging regarding the Indigenous Voice to Parliament continues to …

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Ant Wars: Real-world ant battles shows how native insects win against aggressive introduced species

Social insects such as ants are one of the few species to engage in warfare on the same scale as humans. New research from CSIRO using insight from virtual gaming and real-world ant battles shows the dynamics of conflicts between native and non-native invasive ants, suggesting a new approach for managing invasive species. Image: Image: …

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Australian Bureau of Statistics releases Administrative Data Snapshot of Housing

The Australian Bureau of Statistics today released an Administrative Data Snapshot of Housing, providing a window into the number of dwellings and the number of people living in them across Australia. This is a new methodology of recording and releasing housing and population data alongside the census, offering a comparison to the census and estimated …

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